Terre Thomas Yde, Civil Rights Attorney in Wilmington, North Carolina

Terre concentrates on civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Terre handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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• Wrongful Death

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Terre's primary office is at 341 S. College Rd., Ste. 11, Wilmington, NC, 28403. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Terre usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Terre discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Terre for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Terre walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Terre offer a free consultation?

  Terre charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Terre's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Terre's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Terre gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Terre take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?

  Terre is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Terre will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Terre?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Terre will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Terre accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Terre's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.